The course provides an overview of the history of 20th century Spain. Classes are organized in two sections. The first section deals with the history of Spain from the 19th century to the Spanish Second Republic. The second section covers the period 1936-present, with particular attention to the following topics:
The Spanish Civil War
Franco’s dictatorship
Basque, Catalan and Spanish nationalisms
The relations between the United States and Spain
Attendance policy:
Attendance is mandatory for all IES classes, including field studies. Any exams, tests, presentations, or other work missed due to student absences can only be rescheduled in cases of documented medical or family emergencies. If a student misses more than three classes in any course half a letter grade will be deducted from the final grade for every additional absence. Seven absences in any course will result in a failing grade.
Learning outcomes:
By the end of the course, the students should be able to:
acquire a basic knowledge of the political evolution of Spain from the 19th century to the present day;
identify the main social groups, political parties and historical figures of contemporary Spain;
analyze the relations between the governments of United States and Spain in the 20th century;
criticize and evaluate the research papers of their classmates.
Method of presentation:
Students will acquire the knowledge and the skills of this course through the following means:
Homework, which includes reading the reader’s articles and other materials, writing critiques of other students’ papers and presenting a number of topics in class.
Lectures in which the instructor will provide the basic information of every topic. They will be a complement to the course readings.
Research paper.
Class discussions on the readings.
Four instructor-guided town visits.
Required work and form of assessment:
The final grade will be determined as follows:
Participation (30% of the final grade). This includes both participation in class discussions and all kinds of homework.
Research paper of 1500 words (30% of the final grade), about a topic related to the Spanish Civil War.
Oral presentation of the research paper (5%). This consists of giving a short talk and answering the questions asked by the classmates.
Midterm exam, which covers sessions 1 to 9 (15%). Both this exam and the final exam consist of a number of a series of short questions (5-10 lines).
Final exam, which covers sessions 11 to 24 (20%).
Also, during the course the instructor will regularly give feedback to the students about their learning process. This will be done in the classroom, either orally or through comments written in their short assignments and exams.
content:
Session No.
Required reading:
Session 1: The Spain of the Ancient Regime
Session 2: The Liberal period (1833-1875)
Preston, Paul (2006). La guerra civil española: 29-49. Barcelona: Debate.
Session 3: The Restoration: a conservative reaction (1875-1898)
Casanova, Julián y Gil Andrés, Carlos (2010). Historia de España en el siglo XX: 3-29. Barcelona: Ariel.
Session 4: Crisis and collapse of the Restoration system (1898-1923)
Beevor, Anthony (2005). La guerra civil española: 15-28. Barcelona: Crítica.
Session 5:The dictatorship of Primo de Rivera (1923-1931)
Avilés, Juan et. al.(2002). Historia política de España (1875-1939): 283-304. Madrid: Istmo.
Session 6:The Second Republic (I) (1931-1933)
Fraser, Roland (2001). Recuérdalo tú y recuérdalo a otros. Historia oral de la guerra civil española: 31-40. Barcelona: Crítica.
Alphonse XIII, Message of renunciation, ABC, 17 April 1931
Session 7:The Second Republic (II) (1933-1936)
Casanova, Julián y Gil Andrés, Carlos (2010). Historia de España en el siglo XX: 153-165. Barcelona: Ariel.
Session 8:Visit to the Museum of the History of Catalonia
Session 9:sum up session
Session 10:midterm exam
Session 11:The war of Spain (I) (1936-1937)
Avilés, Juan et. al.(2002). Historia política de España (1875-1939): 383-405. Madrid: Istmo.
Fraser, Roland (2001). Recuérdalo tú y recuérdalo a otros. Historia oral de la guerra civil española: 210-223. Barcelona: Crítica.
Session 12:The war of Spain (II) (1937-1939)
Avilés, Juan et. al.(2002). Historia política de España (1875-1939): 407-432. Madrid: Istmo.
Fraser, Roland (2001). Recuérdalo tú y recuérdalo a otros. Historia oral de la guerra civil española: 671-679. Barcelona: Crítica.
Session 13:Discussion on the movie Land and Freedom
Orwell, George (1983). Homenaje a Cataluña: 28-36. Barcelona: Ariel.
Session 14:Guided tour through some of the scenes of the war in Barcelona
Session 15:Visit to a bomb shelter built during the Spanish Civil War
Session 16:The blue period. The first years of Franco’s dictatorship (1939-1945)
Casanova, Julián et. al. (2002). Morir, matar, sobrevivir. La violencia en la dictadura de Franco: 19-33. Barcelona: Crítica.
Session 17:From Hitler to Eisenhower. The consolidation of Franco’s regime (1945-1959)
Liedtke, Boris, “España y Estados Unidos, 1945-1975”, in Balfour, Sebastian and Preston, Paul, eds. (2002). España y las grandes potencias en el siglo XX: 179-193. Barcelona: Crítica.
Session 18:Prosperity and downfall of Francoism (1959-1975)
Interview to Abbot Escarré of Montserrat in Le Monde, November 14, 1963.
Session 19:Transition or transaction? The road to a constitutional system (1975-1978)
Casanova, Julián y Gil Andrés, Carlos (2010). Historia de España en el siglo XX: 305-332. Barcelona: Ariel.
Session 20: field study (to be determined)
Session 21: Constitutional Spain (I) (1982-1996)
Casanova, Julián y Gil Andrés, Carlos (2010). Historia de España en el siglo XX: 343-357. Barcelona: Ariel.
Casanova, Julián y Gil Andrés, Carlos (2010). Historia de España en el siglo XX: 358-369. Barcelona: Ariel.
Session 23: oral presentations
Session 24: sum up session
FINALS
Required readings:
Alphonse XIII, Message of renunciation, ABC, April 17, 1931.
Avilés, Juan et. al. (2002), Historia política de España (1875-1939): 283-304, 383-405, 407-432. Madrid: Istmo.
Beevor, Anthony (2005), La guerra civil española: 15-28. Barcelona: Crítica.
Casanova, Julián et. al. (2002). Morir, matar, sobrevivir. La violencia en la dictadura de Franco: 19-33. Barcelona: Crítica.
Casanova, Julián y Gil Andrés, Carlos (2010). Historia de España en el siglo XX: 3-29, 153-165, 305-332, 343-369. Barcelona: Ariel.
Interview to Abbot Escarré of Montserrat in Le Monde, November 14, 1963.
Fraser, Roland (2001), Recuérdalo tú y recuérdalo a otros. Historia oral de la guerra civil española: 31-40, 210-223, 671-679. Barcelona: Crítica.
Land and Freedom, Ken Loach (dir.), 1995, Germany, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom, DVD.
Liedtke, Boris, “España y Estados Unidos, 1945-1975”, in Balfour, Sebastian and Preston, Paul, eds. (2002). España y las grandes potencias en el siglo XX: 179-193. Barcelona: Crítica.
Preston, Paul (2006), La guerra civil española: 29-49. Barcelona: Debate.
Orwell, George (1983), Homenaje a Cataluña: 28-36. Barcelona: Ariel.
Recommended readings:
Carr, Raymond (1992), España 1808-1975. Barcelona: Ariel.
Fox, Iman (1997), La invención de España. Nacionalismo liberal e identidad nacional. Madrid: Cátedra.
Fusi, Juan Pablo (2000), España. La evolución de la identidad nacional. Temas de Hoy: Madrid.
Fusi, Juan P. y Palafox, Jordi (1997), España: 1808-1996. El desafío de la modernidad. Madrid: Espasa Calpe.
Granja, José L. de la; Beramendi, Justo y Anguera, Pere (2001), La España de los nacionalismos y las autonomías. Madrid: Síntesis.
Jackson, Gabriel (1999), La República Española y la Guerra Civil. Barcelona: Crítica.
Juliá, Santos (1999), Un siglo de España: política y sociedad, Madrid, Marcial Pons, 1999.
Malefakis, Enrique (1996), La guerra de España 1936-1939. Madrid: Taurus.
Moradiellos, Enrique (2000), La España de Franco (1939-1975). Política y sociedad. Madrid: Síntesis.
Payne, Stanley (1987), El régimen de Franco (1936-1975). Madrid: Alianza.
Preston, Paul (1987), La destrucción de la democracia en España. Reforma, reacción y revolución en la Segunda República. Madrid: Alianza.
Preston, Paul (1994), Franco, “Caudillo de España”. Barcelona: Grijalbo.
Shubert, Adrian (1991), Historia social de España (1800-1990). Madrid: Nerea.
Townson, Nigel, ed. (1994), El republicanismo en España (1830-1977). Madrid: Alianza Editorial.
Tuñón de Lara, Manuel (1985), El movimiento obrero en la Historia de España. Madrid: Sarpe.
Tusell, Javier (1998-1999), Historia de España en el siglo XX (4 volúmenes). Madrid: Taurus.
The course provides an overview of the history of 20th century Spain. Classes are organized in two sections. The first section deals with the history of Spain from the 19th century to the Spanish Second Republic. The second section covers the period 1936-present, with particular attention to the following topics:
Attendance is mandatory for all IES classes, including field studies. Any exams, tests, presentations, or other work missed due to student absences can only be rescheduled in cases of documented medical or family emergencies. If a student misses more than three classes in any course half a letter grade will be deducted from the final grade for every additional absence. Seven absences in any course will result in a failing grade.
By the end of the course, the students should be able to:
Students will acquire the knowledge and the skills of this course through the following means:
The final grade will be determined as follows:
Also, during the course the instructor will regularly give feedback to the students about their learning process. This will be done in the classroom, either orally or through comments written in their short assignments and exams.
Session No.
Required reading:
Session 1: The Spain of the Ancient Regime
Session 2: The Liberal period (1833-1875)
Preston, Paul (2006). La guerra civil española: 29-49. Barcelona: Debate.
Session 3: The Restoration: a conservative reaction (1875-1898)
Casanova, Julián y Gil Andrés, Carlos (2010). Historia de España en el siglo XX: 3-29. Barcelona: Ariel.
Session 4: Crisis and collapse of the Restoration system (1898-1923)
Beevor, Anthony (2005). La guerra civil española: 15-28. Barcelona: Crítica.
Session 5:The dictatorship of Primo de Rivera (1923-1931)
Avilés, Juan et. al.(2002). Historia política de España (1875-1939): 283-304. Madrid: Istmo.
Session 6:The Second Republic (I) (1931-1933)
Fraser, Roland (2001). Recuérdalo tú y recuérdalo a otros. Historia oral de la guerra civil española: 31-40. Barcelona: Crítica.
Alphonse XIII, Message of renunciation, ABC, 17 April 1931
Session 7:The Second Republic (II) (1933-1936)
Casanova, Julián y Gil Andrés, Carlos (2010). Historia de España en el siglo XX: 153-165. Barcelona: Ariel.
Session 8:Visit to the Museum of the History of Catalonia
Session 9:sum up session
Session 10:midterm exam
Session 11:The war of Spain (I) (1936-1937)
Avilés, Juan et. al.(2002). Historia política de España (1875-1939): 383-405. Madrid: Istmo.
Fraser, Roland (2001). Recuérdalo tú y recuérdalo a otros. Historia oral de la guerra civil española: 210-223. Barcelona: Crítica.
Session 12:The war of Spain (II) (1937-1939)
Avilés, Juan et. al.(2002). Historia política de España (1875-1939): 407-432. Madrid: Istmo.
Fraser, Roland (2001). Recuérdalo tú y recuérdalo a otros. Historia oral de la guerra civil española: 671-679. Barcelona: Crítica.
Session 13:Discussion on the movie Land and Freedom
Orwell, George (1983). Homenaje a Cataluña: 28-36. Barcelona: Ariel.
Session 14:Guided tour through some of the scenes of the war in Barcelona
Session 15:Visit to a bomb shelter built during the Spanish Civil War
Session 16:The blue period. The first years of Franco’s dictatorship (1939-1945)
Casanova, Julián et. al. (2002). Morir, matar, sobrevivir. La violencia en la dictadura de Franco: 19-33. Barcelona: Crítica.
Session 17:From Hitler to Eisenhower. The consolidation of Franco’s regime (1945-1959)
Liedtke, Boris, “España y Estados Unidos, 1945-1975”, in Balfour, Sebastian and Preston, Paul, eds. (2002). España y las grandes potencias en el siglo XX: 179-193. Barcelona: Crítica.
Session 18:Prosperity and downfall of Francoism (1959-1975)
Interview to Abbot Escarré of Montserrat in Le Monde, November 14, 1963.
Session 19:Transition or transaction? The road to a constitutional system (1975-1978)
Casanova, Julián y Gil Andrés, Carlos (2010). Historia de España en el siglo XX: 305-332. Barcelona: Ariel.
Session 20: field study (to be determined)
Session 21: Constitutional Spain (I) (1982-1996)
Casanova, Julián y Gil Andrés, Carlos (2010). Historia de España en el siglo XX: 343-357. Barcelona: Ariel.
Session 22: Constitutional Spain (II)(1996-present)
Casanova, Julián y Gil Andrés, Carlos (2010). Historia de España en el siglo XX: 358-369. Barcelona: Ariel.
Session 23: oral presentations
Session 24: sum up session
FINALS
Alphonse XIII, Message of renunciation, ABC, April 17, 1931.
Avilés, Juan et. al. (2002), Historia política de España (1875-1939): 283-304, 383-405, 407-432. Madrid: Istmo.
Beevor, Anthony (2005), La guerra civil española: 15-28. Barcelona: Crítica.
Casanova, Julián et. al. (2002). Morir, matar, sobrevivir. La violencia en la dictadura de Franco: 19-33. Barcelona: Crítica.
Casanova, Julián y Gil Andrés, Carlos (2010). Historia de España en el siglo XX: 3-29, 153-165, 305-332, 343-369. Barcelona: Ariel.
Interview to Abbot Escarré of Montserrat in Le Monde, November 14, 1963.
Fraser, Roland (2001), Recuérdalo tú y recuérdalo a otros. Historia oral de la guerra civil española: 31-40, 210-223, 671-679. Barcelona: Crítica.
Land and Freedom, Ken Loach (dir.), 1995, Germany, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom, DVD.
Liedtke, Boris, “España y Estados Unidos, 1945-1975”, in Balfour, Sebastian and Preston, Paul, eds. (2002). España y las grandes potencias en el siglo XX: 179-193. Barcelona: Crítica.
Preston, Paul (2006), La guerra civil española: 29-49. Barcelona: Debate.
Orwell, George (1983), Homenaje a Cataluña: 28-36. Barcelona: Ariel.
Carr, Raymond (1992), España 1808-1975. Barcelona: Ariel.
Fox, Iman (1997), La invención de España. Nacionalismo liberal e identidad nacional. Madrid: Cátedra.
Fusi, Juan Pablo (2000), España. La evolución de la identidad nacional. Temas de Hoy: Madrid.
Fusi, Juan P. y Palafox, Jordi (1997), España: 1808-1996. El desafío de la modernidad. Madrid: Espasa Calpe.
Granja, José L. de la; Beramendi, Justo y Anguera, Pere (2001), La España de los nacionalismos y las autonomías. Madrid: Síntesis.
Jackson, Gabriel (1999), La República Española y la Guerra Civil. Barcelona: Crítica.
Juliá, Santos (1999), Un siglo de España: política y sociedad, Madrid, Marcial Pons, 1999.
Malefakis, Enrique (1996), La guerra de España 1936-1939. Madrid: Taurus.
Moradiellos, Enrique (2000), La España de Franco (1939-1975). Política y sociedad. Madrid: Síntesis.
Payne, Stanley (1987), El régimen de Franco (1936-1975). Madrid: Alianza.
Preston, Paul (1987), La destrucción de la democracia en España. Reforma, reacción y revolución en la Segunda República. Madrid: Alianza.
Preston, Paul (1994), Franco, “Caudillo de España”. Barcelona: Grijalbo.
Shubert, Adrian (1991), Historia social de España (1800-1990). Madrid: Nerea.
Townson, Nigel, ed. (1994), El republicanismo en España (1830-1977). Madrid: Alianza Editorial.
Tuñón de Lara, Manuel (1985), El movimiento obrero en la Historia de España. Madrid: Sarpe.
Tusell, Javier (1998-1999), Historia de España en el siglo XX (4 volúmenes). Madrid: Taurus.